Re: Active Scouts?
Joseph Alessi (JosephAlessi@COMPUSERVE.COM)
Mon, 28 Apr 1997 09:25:49 -0400
Steve Tyler wrote:
>> Rather than focus on the time requirement (which is usually viewed more
as a "spacer" requirement to deter immediate passage from Star through
Eagle), I'd suggest reviewing the "Scout Spirit" requirement. If he's
not THERE, how can he demonstrate Scout Spirit within the unit? IMHO,
the SM would be in a better and stronger position to discuss the Scout's
lack of unit participation in THAT context, rather than in quibbling
over what constitutes 6 months of "active" participation. <<
Steve, the difficulty with this approach is that the "Scout Spirit"
requirement does not require that it be demonstrated within the unit. The
requirement is: "Demonstrate Scout spirit by living the Scout Oath
(Promise) and Scout Law in your everyday life". This requirement was
changed a few years ago to move the focus away from what happens in the
unit. Therefore, an appeal of this requirement, where the unit leader
based it on unit attendance, would be granted by National.
As a district advancement chair, I've tried very hard to enforce National's
"no more, no less" position on advancement requirements. However, I think
that National hasn't thought this all the way through. What, exactly, are
the requirements? If I were a Life scout, I would assume that all of the
Eagle requirements were shown in my handbook. However, once I complete the
requirements, I would find another set of requirements on the Eagle
application, such as references, Eagle project workbook, and statement of
goals and ambitions. If National feels that these things are required,
they should be made a part of the requirements in the handbook.
YIS
Joseph A. Alessi in Ozwin 2.12.2
JosephAlessi@Compuserve.com
District Advancement Chair
ASM Troop 313 and Scoutmaster, Jamboree Troop 530
I used to be an Owl
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